If it is real screw all of that. I can't stand my old roommies 8ft python. 5-1/2' striking range is enough to creep me the eff out. It was one thing when they would have to catch and coil but now they are that big and have venom. It would be awesome to see it in action though at a zoo or something.

It's definitely real, but it's definitely 15 feet long. All the articles I read said it measured in at 7' 3". The longest ever Eastern Diamondback caught measured in at 15 feet. Either way it's still one helluva snake. Nice find.

two new pairs of boots for me.
matching hand bag for the wife.
belt, wallet, brief case and passport wallet.

Naw, too redneck even for me. I'll keep the boots though.

All snakes make me uncomfortable. Did you hear about the douche bag last year that had a big (pet) python in the house (trailer?) that ate his infant? Florida of course I just cant see the pet quality in snakes.